lotus flowers

Martha has a how-to for creating crepe paper lotus flowers.  Less expensive tissue would work also, although the crepe paper would be sturdier with pretty texture.

Some suggestions for working with younger crafters:
1. "fringe" scissors aren't necessary.  Kids can cut fringe with plain scissors for a quick lesson in perseverence :-) .Fringe scissors?
2. Either pre-cut the petals, or create a template for the girls to trace, then cut.

Divine Mercy Extravaganza

Lacy at Catholic Icing is such a blessing to our community.  She has a treasure trove of Divine Mercy links as well as original crafts. This paper statue is her own printable.  Easy, adorable, and inexpensive!

Ribbon Bookmarks

The Answer is Chocolate has gorgeous bookmarks that would be great for the virtue of wisdom.

Paper Lilies

Family Fun's paper lilies are lovely for older girls, or a small group of younger flowers (with mama help!)

See their version of handprint lilies as well (their time estimate is an hour- I'm thinking with pre-cut leaves, it should take much less time...)
See the Christian version on Thrifty Fun.

Tissue Poppies

Make and Takes shares tissue posies perfect for precious poppies.
Oriental Trading offers a craft kit which includes the following poem:
“When you see this red flower, it is called a Poppy. Remember those who fought and died for our country. Remember their sacrifice, it is their lives that they gave. It is because of them we are known as Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.”.

Please see this Arlington Cemetery link for the significance of the poppy and loyalty.

Paper Daisies

See Daisy's daisies at Disney:

Embroidered Heart Bookmarks

These Heart bookmarks are so pretty- could be used for Love of God, Love of Neighbor (make one to keep, one to give away!), and the red one is poppy-ish- right? :-) (Loyalty- Wreath 2).
*To simplify- precut the pieces, and let the girls use fabric glue vs. sewing on elements.  Fabric markers could be used for embellishment. 

St. Clare embroidered dolls

Joyfilled Family shares this adorable doll- no advanced skills required.  Precious!
HT: Groovie Mom who shared Catholic Icing's St. Clare post.